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Police horses hurt in dog attack

29-10-2009 BBC News, UK


A Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog has attacked and wounded two police horses on patrol in Essex. Rosie and Toffee were on a routine patrol in Northgate, Harlow, on Wednesday when they were attacked by the dog, which was not on a lead.

The horses bolted with the dog still attached to one of them. The riders were thrown causing minor injuries.

A 43-year-old woman from Harlow has been arrested on suspicion of being out of control of a dangerous dog.
The horses were finally stopped further down the road.

The male rider, aged 35, and a 43-year-old female rider, were taken to hospital in Harlow.
They received treatment for bruising and are now recovering at home.
The horses are being treated by vets.

Rosie has serious wounds and will be detained for at least five days while Toffee has received stitches for wounds but should be back at the stables in a few days.

A decision on the future of the dog has not yet been taken.

(Bron: http://news.bbc.co.uk/)